| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.96 | 3.745% | $17.5952 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.77 | 6.338% | $189.0371 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.54 | 8.243% | $72.0249 | $72.02 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.78 | 11.582% | $30.9975 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.83 | 3.690% | $15.3772 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.53 | 7.155% | $176.3021 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.58 | 10.251% | $25.9972 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.99 | $527.3312 | $527.34 | $527.35 | $527.30 | |